Two Man Forecheck

Here we are, the Stanley Cup Final!  Game one in the books with the home team notching a 2-0 shutout over the Edmonton Oilers.  We continue with a look at this game and other topics on this week’s show.  Here are the details… Stanley Cup Game One:  0:00 – 30:06 PWHL Minnesota GM Dismissed:  30:06 – 42:04 PWHL Draft:  42:04 – 50:20 Nylander Deserves a Chance:  50:20 – 1:12:17 Pavel Zacha’s Season Grade:  1:12:17 – 1:20:37 Four Nation’s Face Off:  1:20:37- 1:27:03 Salary Cap Increase:  1:27:03 – 1:32:38 Stepenson vs. Lindholm:  1:32:38 – 1:54:04 Will He/Won’t He M.L.H.:  1:54:04 – Here is the link for the latest Will He/Won’t He poll regarding Paul Maurice:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1799852732704248306 As always, take in the splendor that is the Stanley Cup Final, thanks for listening to us and sending your comments.  Enjoy the Show!

And then there were three.  Yes, the Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final and now we await a Western Conference opponent.  In the meantime, here is the breakdown of this week’s show to tide you over… PWHL Walter Trophy:  0:00 – 11:15 Rangers Ousted/Panthers Advance:  11:15 – 26:59 Changes Coming for the Leafs:  26:59 – 34:19 Allan Walsh Posts re:  NHL Finances:  34:19 – 47:02 AP News on Hockey’s Finances:  47:02 – 1:10:53 The Will Smith Contract:  1:10:53 – 1:19:53 Blake Wheeler/Brad Marchand:  1:19:53 – 1:37:30 A New League is Born (MLH):  1:37:30 – 1:57:08 Bruins’ Summer Dates:  1:57:08 – 2:01:57 Here is the latest link to our Will He/Won’t He Poll:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1797335405789855927 Lots to think about and discuss here so delve in, send us comments, and Enjoy the Show!

Here we are another week deeper in the playoffs.  This week we have an XL sized show what with all the current and future events to talk about.  Following is the breakdown of the show… PWHL Walter Cup Final:  0:00 – 7:51 JFresh Hockey 5v5 Scoring Chance Assists:  7:51 – 32:31 Bruins Free Agent Options:  32:31 – 45:00 Blue Jackets GM Search Nears an End:  45:00 – 1:06:23 Domi vs. Bertuzzi:  1:06:23 – 1:25:46 Will He/Won’t He DeBrusk:  1:25:46 – 1:34:12 BruinsCapSpace Ranked Free Agents:  1:34:12 – 1:41:32 Draisaitl to Boston Proposed Trade:  1:41:32 – 2:02:12 Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1794782297868366024 Thank you for listening and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!  Enjoy the Show!

The Eastern Conference finalists have been determined however the West still has a game seven to contend with before they can begin.  Will it be Vancouver or Edmonton?  We will have the answer by the end of the weekend.  Here are the stories for this week… Berube Named Head Coach:  0:00 – 24:02 Sullivan Hired by USA Hockey:  24:02 – 33:08 Bruins Out & the Blame Game Begins:  33:08 – 1:08:10 IIHF Tourney & a Suspension:  1:08:10 – 1:13:11 NAHL is Hiring:  1:13:11 – 1:19:23 Will He/Won’t He Bobrovsky:  1:19:23 – 1:30:07 PWHL Final Set:  1:30:07 – 1:32:36 Kotkaniemi Lesson & Mike’s Crazy Idea:  1:32:36 – 1:50:51 Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He question regarding Jake DeBrusk: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1792241899623072253 Thank you as always for giving us your time and listening to us rant.  Let us know what you think and Enjoy the Show!

As we are now deep into the second round of the playoffs, we have a better look at who will be pushing further and which teams will be playing golf by the upcoming weekend.  Here are the stories that we have covered this week… Sheldon Keefe & the Coaching Carousel:  0:00 – 24:47 B’s Get Hosed & Lose Game 4:  24:47 – 39:40 Bruins Poll Questions re: Who Should Return:  39:40 – 1:01:31 Dead Cap Money Around the League:  1:01:31 – 1:28:35 Will He/Won’t He Linus Ullmark:  1:28:35 – 1:35:21 Northeastern Elects Next Season’s C and A’s:  1:35:21 – 1:41:32 As always, here is the link to next week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Sergei Bobrovsky: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1790187877344952487 Thank you for listening, commenting and Enjoying the Show!

With the exception of tonight’s game 7 between Dallas and Las Vegas, we already know the other matchups for the second round.  As they have completed the first round, we give you an XL sized show this week.  Here is the breakdown… Bruins/Toronto, Players & Wrap-up:  0:00 – 46:40 Sheldon Keefe Presser & Players:  46:40 – 1:01:46 B’s Needing to Go, 1st Round MVP, 2nd Round Picks:  1:01:46 – 1:39:45 Potential Utah Jerseys (Sweaters):  1:39:45 – 1:45:24 Steven Stamkos…Free Agent:  1:45:24 – 1:51:02 Coaching Carousel:  1:51:02 – 1:58:49 Will He/Won’t He Jarnkrok:  1:58:49 – 2:00:52 Rempe’s Bad Hit on TvR:  2:00:52 – 2:03:44 Jack Edwards:  2:03:44 – 2:07:20 Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He regarding Linus Ullmark:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1787200252732125632 So Round 1 is (almost) in the books.  Enjoy Round 2 and Enjoy the Show!

With all the first round series well under way, we are getting a clearer picture of the teams that will most likely be moving on to the second round.  Three or possibly four series could be swept at this point, and we discuss this as well as many other topics this week.  Here is the breakdown… Utah Fans Welcome The Team:  0:00 – 20:34 Potential Round One Sweeps & Caps Issues:  20:34 – 41:55 William Nylander Potential Return:  41:55 – 48:14 Sheldon Keefe Speaks:  48:14 – 1:00:25 PWHL Names Two Awards:  1:00:25 – 1:14:17 Nick Zabaneh 1st Goal & Providence Goalies:  1:14:17 – 1:22:32 Will He/Won’t He Zach Parise:  1:22:32 – 1:27:41 Here is the link for the new Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Calle Jarnkrok: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1784282011877744666 Here’s hoping everyone is enjoying the playoffs!  Thanks for your time listening, commenting and voting!  Enjoy the Show!

Well hockey fans, we have arrived!  The playoffs have begun with two games being played yesterday (April 20th) and more on the slate for today.  We start by breaking down the local team’s first foray into the exciting world we call the second season.  Here is the breakdown of the rest of the show… Bruins/Leafs Game 1:  0:00 – 35:01 The Arizona Coyotes Fallout:  35:01 – 56:03 Retirement Announcements:  56:03 – 1:02:39 Kuznetsov Considering Retirement:  1:02:39 – 1:09:41 Blackhawks on a Rebuild:  1:09:41 – 1:18:53 Will He/Won’t He Playoffs:  1:18:53 – 1:25:03 Patrick (Not So) Sharp in Real Estate:  1:25:03 – 1:29:13 We kept it brief in order for fans to watch their favorite teams but the show is still packed.  Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He regarding Zach Parise: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1782101269802291632 Thanks for listening!  Leave us your feedback (comments, questions, etc.) and be taken in by the playoff love.  Enjoy the Show!

After missing a week due to unforeseen circumstances, the Two Man Forecheck has returned in force just in time for the playoffs.  Most teams have two games left, but the West is cemented (although it’s still wet) and the East still has one open slot.  We talk playoffs, franchises, and a few other topics.  Here is the breakdown… The NCAA Frozen Four & Championship:  0:00 – 18:03 Ejected From the ECHL:  18:03 – 30:13 Salt Lake’s New Franchise & the Coyotes:  30:13 – 49:04 Nylander’s Dry Spell Continues:  49:04 – 58:53 The NHL Playoff Picture & East Predictions:  58:53 – 1:38:41 Will He/Won’t He Paul Maurice & West Predictions:  1:38:41 – 1:47:39 Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1779566744530534741 Thank you for lending us your ears!  Send us a comment and Enjoy the Show!

As the NHL season fast approaches it’s end, we have the second season to look forward to for entertainment.  But with 9 or so games remaining, we still have multiple playoff spots still up for grabs.  That and this week’s episode!  Here is the breakdown… Jamie Benn Still Relevant:  0:00 – 19:41 Who Is in The Playoffs Now:  19:41 – 40:37 Drake Berehowsky Back in Sudbury:  40:37 – 49:33 Jaxon Nelson Signs with the Bruins:  49:33 – 58:31 Collin Graf Sweepstakes & Other CFAs:  58:31 – 1:17:33 The NCAA Frozen Four:  1:17:33 – 1:25:49 Crosby Ties A Record (Soon):  1:25:49 – 1:28:30 Will He/Won’t He Ovechkin Gets 30:  1:28:30 – 1:36:18 Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Paul Maurice:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1775331398422765788 Thank you for sharing your time with us and listening to our show!  As always, let us know what you think or how we are doing and Enjoy the Show!

We are closing in on the end of the regular season, then the fun really begins.  Most teams have between 10 and 13 games left to cement their spots in the post season tourney for ownership of Lord Stanley’s Chalice (for one year).  Here is the breakdown of this week’s show… BU/BC and the Sharks Connection:  0:00 – 15:53 Moneypuck Odds:  15:53 – 21:44 Bruin’s Drafting Over the Years:  21:44 – 54:55 The Triple B Line:  54:55 – 1:02:49 The Panthers’ Sam Bennett:  1:02:49 – 1:10:03 The Panthers’ Bill Zito:  1:10:03 – 1:16:52 Forsberg vs Seider:  1:16:52 – 1:20:48 Tom Wilson-Again a Meathead:  1:20:48 – 1:30:25 Elias Lindholm Not the Same (Is He Healthy?):  1:30:25 – 1:39:43 Will He/Won’t He Who will re-sign?:  1:39:43 – 1:52:22 Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He question regarding Alex Ovechkin:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1771956697336016966 Thank you for listening, don’t forget about the PWHL and the Frozen Four!  Enjoy the Show!

With about 5 weeks left in the regular season, we are streaking toward the finish line and what is shaping up to be a very interesting potential list of first round matchups.  It is also time for Frozen Four and PWHL hockey.  Here is the breakdown of the show… NCAA Womens’ Frozen Four Matchups:  0:00 – 18:27 PWHL to Reconfigure the back of their Sweaters:  18:27 – 23:34 Five UFA’s and Their Potential Landing Spots:  23:34 – 1:26:18 Playoff Probabilities (A Bobby Lou Classic in the Making):  1:26:18 – 1:34:31 Organization Magic Numbers:  1:34:31 – 1:47:31 The Penguin Bobblehead Caper:  1:47:31 – 1:53:04 Will He/Won’t He Trade Deadline:  1:53:04 – 1:55:55 Thanks to Hockey Reference for the Probabilities and PlayoffStatus.com for the Magic Numbers. Here is the link for the Will He/Won’t He Poll Question this week:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1769429037850501438 Thank you all for listening and taking part in the poll questions.  Don’t hesitate to interact with us and Enjoy the Show!

The Trade Deadline has come and gone.  A Head Coach has come and one has gone.  We at the Two Man Forecheck, however, are here to stay!  Here is the breakdown of the latest show… Will He/Won’t He:  Noah Hanifin:  0:00 – 14:22 Coyotes’ Home Situation:  14:22 – 25:51 NHL Playoff Odds (Thanks Moneypuck!):  25:51 – 51:13 Penguins’ Future/Travis Green to NJ:  51:13 – 59:26 Islanders Do Nothing:  59:26 – 1:11:45 Predators Hot Streak:  1:11:45 – 1:17:19 Trade Deadline Winners:  1:17:19 – 1:29:34 The Futures of Ully, DeBrusk, Grzelcyk:  1:29:34 - 1:46:32 NCAA Frozen Four and the PWHL:  1:46:32 – 1:52:13) Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1766889719982424351 As always, thank you for your time and ears!  Don’t hesitate to tell us what’s on your mind and Enjoy the Show!

The excitement is building!  We are 5 days away from the trade deadline and there have been no earth-shattering deals struck to this point (except maybe Elias Lindholm…and Sean Monahan…but we digress…).  We look forward to what is coming and what has been said as we lead up to it.  Here’s the breakdown… The Jori Jones Award:  0:00 – 8:41 The Tucker Tynan Lawsuit:  8:41 – 19:56 Will He/Won’t He Juuse Saros:  19:56 – 37:21 Bruins Prospects & Depth:  37:21 – 1:15:16 Devils’ Moves:  1:15:16 – 1:28:14 Pettersson Extended:  1:28:14 – 1:33:09 Time to Blow Up the Caps:  1:33:09 – 1:40:43 Don Waddell Speaks:  1:40:43 – 1:46:45 Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He poll question regarding Noah Hanifin:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1764366296378990838 As always…tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!

The Trade Deadline is approaching fast, and the second half has started with a bang.  Hope everyone is enjoying the hockey.  Here at the Forecheck, we are talking not only about deals, but the players, movers and shakers who construct them.  Here is the breakdown of the show… Will He or Won’t He Rick Nash (Bob Essensa & Mathieu Darche):  0:00 – 29:50 Adam Ruzicka’s Nosedive:  29:50 – 41:46 The Arizona Coyotes Nosedive:  41:46 – 1:00:38 NHL Goaltenders On The Move (Potentially):  1:00:38 – 1:24:34 Jaromir Jagr Number Retirement:  1:24:34 – 1:30:28 Here is the link for the latest Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1761815146089869565 Thank you for listening and commenting!  Enjoy the Show!

We are 3 weeks out from the NHL Trade Deadline, a surefire day of excitement for most of the teams around the league.  Due to the cap, there are some organizations that won’t be as active as their respective fans would hope them to be.  Here is the breakdown of the show… Rielly Gets Five Games:  0:00 – 14:09 Blue Jackets Fire Kekalainen & Get an Outdoor Game:  14:09 – 40:52 Panthers Win 11 Straight Road Games & Will Go to Finland:  40:52 – 1:00:37 Boston Bruins Trade Assets and Needs:  1:00:37 – 1:33:43 The PWHL at the “Halfway Point”:  1:33:43 – 1:46:26 Will He/Won’t He Patrick Roy & Rick Nash:  1:46:26 – 1:52:48 Here is the link for the latest Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1759282353287971325 Thank you for giving us some of your time and listening.  Please get involved and send us a comment or question.  Enjoy the Show!

Now past the All Star break, and with the trade deadline looming, there are a few other topics to touch on during the silly season.  Here are this week's stories... Pietrangelo at 1000 Games:  0:00 - 13:07 Sergachev Out Indefinitely:  13:07 - 21:41 The Stanley Cup is Broken:  21:41 - 27:26 Morgan Rielly Hits Ridley Greig:  27:26 - 37:37 The Importance of a Center:  37:37 - 1:19:44 Poitras Done for the Year:  1:19:44 - 1:27:33 Roy One on One w/His Players:  1:27:33 - 1:40:11 Will He/Won't He Reinhart & Roy:  1:40:11 - 1:42:19 Here is the link for the next Will He/Won't He Poll: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1756732814345511287 As always, give a listen, tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!  

Another All-Star weekend has come and gone and we at the Forecheck have given our opinions this week, along with our thoughts on a couple trades and a firing.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lacher family, friends and teammates as Blaine has passed away at 53.  We wish nothing but the best for everyone he touched.  With that said, here is the breakdown for this week’s show… All-Star Weekend:  0:00 – 22:12 Blaine Lacher:  22:12 – 30:17 Center Trades (Lindholm & Monahan):  30:17 – 1:05:06 Utah’s Hockey Viability:  1:05:06 – 1:23:10 Todd McLellan Sacked:  1:23:10 – 1:36:33 All-Star Pasta Chirping:  1:36:33 – 1:42:55 Will He/Won’t He (Matthews & Reinhart):  1:42:55 – 1:51:09 Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1754207637002965014 As always, thank you for listening.  Reach out, tell us how we are doing or what you think.  Enjoy the Show!

We have arrived at the midpoint of the NHL season, although for some it is beyond 41, and the Bruins are still tops in the NHL.  The standings are taking shape and the all-star weekend will surely entertain, but we are all waiting for the silly season to really ramp up.  Here is the breakdown for this week… Brendan Gallagher Suspended:  0:00 – 19:30 Auston Matthews Scores 70:  19:30 – 44:24 Brad Marchand’s March to History:  44:24 – 1:06:06 Midpoint Surprises:  1:06:06 – 1:36:10 Provorov on the Trade Market:  1:36:10 – 1:48:23 Will He/Won’t He Marchand & Matthews:  1:48:23 – 1:51:17 Here is the link for the new Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Matthews:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1751657172771946594 The Break is here…everyone take a breath, take in the festivities and Enjoy the Show!

As we approach the All-Star weekend and the silly season after (well, honestly it’s already started), the Two Man Forecheck begin to ramp up for what is to come.  Here is the breakdown… Patrick Roy Hired by the Islanders:  0:00 – 29:28 Canadian Team Wins the Cup? & the Minnesota Teardown:  29:28 – 1:05:03 Trade Board 3.0 (The Athletic):  1:05:03 – 1:14:12 Can the B’s Win Without a Center:  1:14:12 – 1:45:05 Marchand Eleven 20 Goal Seasons:  1:45:05 – 1:47:57 Backstrom is Back (Almost):  1:47:57 – 1:51:46 Dans Locmelis Update:  1:51:46 – 1:55:55 Will He/Won’t He Daccord & Marchand:  1:55:55 – 1:59:43 Here is the link for the new Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1749144087234503063 Longer show with exciting topics so give a listen, tell us how you feel and Enjoy the Show!